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Caramel vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between caramel and cardamom

  • The amount of manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, magnesium, copper, potassium, calcium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6 in cardamom is higher than in caramel.
  • Cardamom covers your daily manganese needs 1217% more than caramel.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of caramel is 65, while the glycemic index of cardamom is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, caramels and Spices, cardamom.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1247.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +177.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +422.9%
Contains more IronIron +9878.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2027.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1597.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +254445.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +644.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +20.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +133.9%
Contains more OtherOther +221.7%
~equal in Water ~8.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
34% 44% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +708.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Cardamom
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Cardamom DV% diff.
Manganese 0.011mg 28mg 1217%
Iron 0.14mg 13.97mg 173%
Fiber 0g 28g 112%
Zinc 0.44mg 7.47mg 64%
Magnesium 17mg 229mg 50%
Copper 0.018mg 0.383mg 41%
Potassium 214mg 1119mg 27%
Calcium 138mg 383mg 25%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 21mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.43g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.23mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 12%
Protein 4.6g 10.76g 12%
Sodium 245mg 18mg 10%
Phosphorus 114mg 178mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.68g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.198mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.102mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.182mg 6%
Calories 382kcal 311kcal 4%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Carbs 77g 68.47g 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Fats 8.1g 6.7g 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.87g 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Folate 4µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 77g 40.47g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caramel Cardamom
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Caramel
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/nutrients
  2. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.